Thompson Scholars Days of Service

Upcoming Thompson Scholars Days of Service Dates

Where

When

Activity

Escuelita Center

26 Antoine St

SW MI 49507

 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Volunteers will help create a fun-filled experience for young students by leading and engaging in activities. This special event offers a rare opportunity for preschoolers to connect with outside visitors while enjoying games. Help us make this day memorable and bring joy to these little learners.

GILDA'S CLUB HOUSE

JANUARY 17,2025

Volunteers will engage in meaningful activities, including preparing freezer meals in the kitchen and assisting with administrative tasks or deep cleaning the clubhouse. The freezer meal preparation, supported with all necessary recipes and ingredients, typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. These activities provide opportunities for teamwork and community support.

Thompon's Scholars Days of Service with The Hispanic Center

Join us on February 24th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for an Indoor Field Day at Escuelita Preschool! Volunteers will help create a fun-filled experience for young students by leading engaging activities. This special event offers a rare opportunity for preschoolers to connect with outside visitors while enjoying games.

There are 15 of 15 registrations available.

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Personal Information

General Information

Unfortunately, these events are reserved for Thompson Scholars. If you are interested in other service opportunities, please visit our website.


Emergency Contact Information

Release and Waiver Forms

Behavioral Contract

I understand that as a member of the GVSU community, I will conduct myself in a professional, safe manner during the program and will strive to represent well Grand Valley State University. I understand that this program is a privilege that will be immediately revoked if I violate any of the following standards:

  1. I will travel with my group at all times and will not venture out by myself. 
  2. I will arrive on time to all designated travel departures, and I understand I may have to seek alternate transportation at my own expense if I am not present at departure time. 
  3. I will abide by all Grand Valley State University policies, conduct rules, and laws of the land at the service location. I understand that any violation of the above standards will cause an immediate trip back to GVSU at my expense.



If you are participating in this event for a class, or are being paid to attend as a GVSU student employee, you are not required to agree to the following contract:

Travel Release Statement Assumption of Risk and Release for Off Campus Activities

RELEASE EXECUTED by the undersigned to Grand Valley State University, One Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401 IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in a voluntary activity that will involve travel off campus grounds offered through Grand Valley State University, I the undersigned, in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers and hazards inherent to participating in this activity/program to which I may be exposed during my enrollment and/or participation in this activity/program, do hereby agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation in this activity/program or any independent activities undertaken as an adjunct thereto; and further, I do for myself, my heirs, and personal representative(s) hereby defend, hold harmless, indemnify, and release, and forever discharge and all its officers, agents and employees from and against and all claims, demands, and actions, or causes of action, on account of damage to personal property, or personal injury, or death which may result from my participation, and which result from causes beyond the control of, and without the fault or negligence of Grand Valley State University, its officers, agents, or employees, during the period of my participation as aforesaid.



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What are Thompson Scholars Days of Service?

Thompson Scholars Days of Service are opportunities for students that are current Thompson Scholars to participate in community service. These days of service will include on-campus events and off-campus opportunities.

A Thompson Scholar is a student who receives one of the following scholarships:

  • The Thompson University Preparatory Academy Scholarship
  • The Thompson Working Families Scholarship
  • The Thompson Working Families Achiever Scholarship
  • The Thompson Working Families Transfer Student Scholarship
Thompson Scholars Group Photo at Michigan Veterans Homes

Thompson Scholars Days of Service Projects

Projects may include:

  • Decorating paper bags for Kids Food Basket
  • Upcycling t-shirts into dog toys for the Humane Society
  • Making cards for children in the hospital, seniors, and soldiers
  • Making Bravery Bracelets for the Children's Advocacy Center
  • Affirmation bookmarks for SLD Read
  • Teacher appreciation cards
  • Positivity Pebbles for Blandford Nature Center

Thompson Scholar Facing Away
Thompson Scholar Giving Juice
Two Scholars Organizing Boxes

Non-Profit Organization Volunteer Organizations

Organization

Mission

Link to Volunteer Page

Link to Organization Website

Blandford Nature Center

"The mission of Blandford is to engage and empower our community through enriching experiences in nature. Our vision is a thriving, diverse community that supports a healthy, natural world."

http://www.blandfordnaturecenter.org/experiences/#volunteering

http://www.blandfordnaturecenter.org/

Kids Food Basket

"We nourish children living at or near the poverty level with critical evening meals to level the playing field for their academic achievement. Equipping children and families with greater access to fresh, locally grown food can help us build a more vibrant, healthier West Michigan."

http://kidsfoodbasket.org/volunteer/

 

Additionally, you can stop in the office (KC 1110) for paper bags to decorate for their Sack Suppers.

http://kidsfoodbasket.org/

The Humane Society of West MI

"To promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals in West Michigan through education, example, placement, and protection."

http://www.hswestmi.org/support.html

http://www.hswestmi.org/

Replenish of GVSU

"Replenish is an on campus, Grand Valley State University food resource, developed to support students."

http://gzbf.nigzob.com/basic/get-involved-with-replenish-14.htm

http://gzbf.nigzob.com/replenish/

The Children's Advocacy Center

"Our mission: To provide child centered prevention, advocacy, and team intervention in investigation, assessment, and treatment of child sexual abuse inclusive of all children and families."

http://www.cac-ottawa.org/ways-to-give

http://cac-ottawa.org/

Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids 

"Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids is located on 90 beautifully wooded and landscaped acres, right near the mighty Grand River. Established in 1885, this building was designed to meet the needs of veterans after the Civil War. However, we have built a new Home on the property to better serve the heroes of today…and tomorrow."

http://www.michigan.gov/mvh/support/volunteering

http://www.michigan.gov/mvh

Mary Free Bed YMCA

"Our Veggie Van® runs year round, making daily stops in urban neighborhoods throughout Grand Rapids and Muskegon, ensuring that fruits and vegetables are available to people who otherwise have limited access to fresh produce. We grow and sell locally grown, top-quality fruits and vegetables at reduced prices."

http://www.grymca.org/volunteer/

http://www.grymca.org/



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